Philippine coconut exports rise 34.4% to US$3.6 billion in 2025

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The Philippines is increasing efforts to develop higher-value coconut products following a 34.4 per cent increase in coconut exports, which reached US$3.6 billion in 2025, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Coconut products accounted for nearly half of the country’s total agro-based exports last year. The sector also contributed to the Philippines’ total export revenue of US$84.48 billion in 2025 and supports 2.8 million Filipino farmers.

“The value of our coconut industry lies not only in what we harvest, but in what we create from it. We must maximize its potential by producing competitive, high-value products that generate lasting income for our farmers and local communities,” said DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque during the DTI-Bagong Pilipinas COCONUT Philippines Trade Fair.

The DTI is seeking to connect coconut enterprises with international buyers through export promotion, business-matching activities, outbound trade missions, and the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers.

Roque also pointed to international demand for other Philippine agricultural exports, including fresh bananas, pineapples, calamansi, and ube, particularly across overseas food and beverage markets.

Around 300 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises participating in the trade fair are seeking opportunities for product development, direct market linkages, and commercial partnerships. These activities complement support programs including the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan.

Philippine coconut exporters could also gain additional market access through the country’s network of free trade agreements. This includes the recently concluded Philippines-Chile FTA negotiations and ongoing trade discussions with the European Union and Canada.

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